Nigerian media personality Adesope Olajide has weighed in on the ongoing culture of comparison within Ghana’s music industry, describing it as a major obstacle preventing local entertainers from reaching their full potential on the global stage.
Speaking in an interview on Monday, 29 December 2025, Adesope argued that constant comparisons between top artistes such as Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie have robbed both the artistes and fans of genuine appreciation and collective growth.
“It’s the thief of joy, and that’s what has not made us enjoy our entertainers in Ghana to the highest level,” he said. “If Stonebwoy does something incredible, we’re instantly bringing Shatta Wale up. When Shatta Wale does something amazing, we want to point to Stonebwoy. If Sarkodie is walking in his path, people are asking what the other ones are doing. It’s a waste of time.”
According to Adesope, this mindset has slowed the progress of Ghana’s entertainment industry, contrasting it with Nigeria’s music scene, where unity among artistes has helped push the culture forward.
He pointed to moments of solidarity among Nigerian stars, noting how Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido have consistently shown public support for one another during key career milestones.
“The Nigerians have grown because there’s been unity at points when the next level was looming,” he explained. “We’ve seen Burna Boy show up for Wizkid, we saw Davido pull up for Wizkid, and that expectation allowed us to grow.”
Adesope believes Ghana has the same potential and possibly even more if Ghana’s top stars consistently stand together. He cited a powerful example of Shatta Wale sharing the stage with Sarkodie in Kumasi, describing moments like that as symbols of unity that resonate worldwide.
“It showed unity at the highest level,” he said. “Something that can unlock doors and teach the younger ones that negativity takes you nowhere.”
The media personality also highlighted how collaboration among the new generation of Ghanaian hitmakers could be a game-changer for the industry. Using KiDi, King Promise and Kuami Eugene as an example, Adesope said a joint tour by the trio would be unstoppable.
“If KiDi, King Promise and Kuami Eugene decide to go on tour, every human being will buy a ticket. That’s such a powerful force, having all of them come together.”
Looking ahead, Adesope expressed excitement about Sarkodie’s upcoming international event, hinting that the rapper will not be walking alone. Drawing parallels with Nigerian rapper Olamide’s recent London show at the OVO Arena and the support he received, he said:
“Olamide told me the number of phone calls from superstars wanting to come on stage was crazy. Sarkodie is going to be the same thing. Everybody’s ringing his phone right now not only to come and support him, because he supported a lot of people, but also to show up for Ghana on Ghana Day at one of the most prestigious venues in the world.”
